Instant Pot Coconut Rice

Coconut Rice in a blue bowl held in hands.

Deliciously fluffy white coconut rice conveniently cooked in the Instant Pot. It is ever so slightly sweet and hence the best side dish for any Asian-inspired or Latino-inspired main dish.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine International, Thai

Keyword coconut rice, instant pot coconut rice

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 3

NPR 15

Servings people

Calories 193kcal

Ingredients

1 cup white rice Jasmin/Basmati/Long Grain/Short Grain
1 tsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup canned light coconut milk
1/2 cup water
cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot and stir to combine. Ensure all rice grains are submerged in liquid.
Seal the Instant Pot and set to 3 minutes on high pressure. Then let pressure release naturally.
Fluff and serve the rice and sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro.

Video

Nutrition

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